November/December 2005
On the Cover: Lia Ditton celebrates her return to Plymouth after 29 days at sea.
Featured Products:
– EchoPilot Platinum FLS Introduced
– Add Instant Light to Any Boat with a Solar-Powered Raillight by Sollight
– Microlight Epoxy Filler Just the Trick for Fairing Large Surfaces
– Boaters Will Count Their Blessings with a Water Witch Inc.’s Bilge Counter
– Best Marine Imports Introduces XYZ Self-Righting Anchor
– New CellTech Battery Gauges Warn of Problems Before They Happen
– Internet in Motion
News Briefs:
– Stay Alive Life Jacket Selected for Safety Design Exhibit at MOMA
– False Distress Hoax Ties up CG and Local Law Enforcement
– The First Sunreef 60 Cat Launched
– Sunreef 60, Mission Sails Coast of Spain
– Fountaine Pajot’s ’06 Range Lights Up
– $5,000 Innovation in Life Jacket Design Competition Seeks More Entries
Letters:
– I’ve Been Here, by James Wharram
– RE: July/Aug Cover, by Bill Hymer
Coast Guard Auxiliary Saves Three by Sing Sing Prison
by Wayne Spivak
You can’t ever be too careful with personal watercraft!
Auto Clubs May Fall Short with Trailer Boaters
BoatU.S.’ Trailer Assist and Tow program, with over 14,000 professional
companies across the country, is there to help.
Electrics: Circuit Protection For Multihull Power Systems,
Part 2
by Kevin Jeffrey
An overview of circuit protection on board a boat.
Lightning and Catamarans
by Charles E. Kanter
The author gives his opinion on why production cruising catamarans appear to be
hit by lightning about twice the rate of similar specification monohulls.
Seaworthy Magazine Looks at 5 Shocking Years of Lightning
Strike Claims Data
by Scott Croft
There may not be much a boater can do to prevent lightning from striking his
vessel, but there is an important step to take immediately after a jolt hits.
Corinne’s Culinary Corner:
Hummus, by Corinne Kanter
Through-Hull Fittings
by Terry Buddell
These often neglected components perform a humble but vitally important function
in the day-to-day running of your boat.
Oceansurfer
by Jim Howard
In this article Jim Howard tells the story of Oceansurfer, a Ron Givens
Design, before it goes cruising.
Cruising the South China Sea
by Jeanne Pickers
After cruising in Malaysian waters, Jeanne and crew decided they were sick of
the murkiness of the Straits so they headed for the clean South China Sea.
Express Delivery!
by Jo Djubal
A sleepy seaside hollow in Queensland, Australia hides a frenetic hive of
activity within the Express Multihulls Factory.
Wildlife in Argentine Patagonia, Part One
by John-Frederick Thye
On a windy afternoon in Westport, MA, in 1991, I decided that my greatest
aspiration would be to sail around the world on a catamaran with my best friend.
Turtles of Matura
by Roger Webb 44
Recognizing they could not achieve protection of the turtles alone, the Trinidad
Department of Wildlife held a town meeting in Matura to ask for help. Stepping
forward with a shared dream, several residents decided to answer the call.
The Demise of Kat Atomic II
by Jim Cash
I was staring in disbelief as my eyes darted across the computer screen.
‘...catamaran… reportedly sunk in a wicked storm…’
Fabulous Fountaine Pajot
by Per Mørch
One hundred and fifty boats per year, almost one every second day, are built and
sold. It’s done with 450 employees – motor cats from 34 to 65 ft., sail cats
from 38 to 75 ft – unbelievable figures, but I have seen it with my own two
eyes.
Designing Our Perfect Boat: the Crowther 50
by Justin and Roxey Grunwald
We had a wish list for what we wanted in our “perfect catamaran” and it included
three categories: 1. Must have; 2. Should have; and 3. Luxuries. After several
meetings we commissioned Crowther Multihulls to design our new performance
catamaran.
Multihaven 37s
Start Production in China
In order to maintain quality throughout production, Multihaven Catamarans of
Australia has relocated its manufacturing operation to Qingdao, China.
Bahia 46
by C. K. Chiodi
Designed by Joubert Nivelt and Olivier Flahault, the Bahia 46 is a masterpiece.
Lia Ditton’s Excellent Transatlantic Adventure
by Tom Cox
Lia, the sole female competitor to finish the 2005 Faraday Mills Single-handed
Transatlantic Race), she was also the youngest. Her approach to this grueling
marathon was interesting to say the least.
Offshore Challenges Sailing Team Renews Contract with B&G
B&G, the Performance Sailing Division of Simrad will continue in its role as an
official Performance Partner to Ellen MacArthur and Offshore Challenges Sailing
Team, for another four years.
ISAF to Celebrate Centenary in 2007
reported by IBI
The Lipton Cup
A bit of history on the Lipton Cup as well as Sir Thomas Lipton himself.
2005 Black Dog Dash
by Tom Cox
Flat seas, fair tide, and a ripping good 15-knot northerly breeze powered the
New England Multihull Association fleet throughout a fast and fun 23-mile race
from Vineyard Haven to Edgartown.
The 33rd Buzzards Bay Regatta
by Charles K. Chiodi
Since 1972 this event has been growing and has become the biggest regatta in the
Northeast.
Drama
by Mark Muehler
The Land’s End ’05 NOOD Regatta held in Chicago was light on multihull entries,
but not on excitement.
Hobie 16 North Americans
by Bob Merrick
No carbon fiber, no spinnaker, no daggerboards, no problem.
ISAF Youth World Championships
by Bob Merrick
The ISAF Youth World Championships is an event held every year for sailors under
the age of 19. Only one team per country is selected in each of the seven
divisions.
Book: In the Wake of the Jomon,
by Jon Turk
Review by Jim Brown